The undefeated (9-0) Purdue Boilermakers travel to Lincoln, Nebraska, to take on the Nebraska Cornhuskers. The Boilermakers have been one of the most impressive teams in the country this season. Purdue is not only winning against ranked teams, but they are running away against teams like the Duke Blue Devils and Gonzaga Bulldogs. The Nebraska Cornhuskers are off to a solid (6-4) start, and the Cornhuskers look like a potential March Madness team. Will Purdue continue their hot streak with a road victory, or will the Cornhuskers upset the Boilermakers?
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Purdue Boilermakers vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers: Betting Odds
Zach Edney has quickly developed into one of the most dominating players in college basketball. Edney is a match-up nightmare on both ends of the court, leading the team in points, rebounds, and blocked shots.
Ethan Morton has developed into a floor general and leads Purdue in assists.
Braden Smith contributes on both ends of the court with nine points per night while leading the team in steals.
C.J. Wilcher leads the Cornhuskers offense. Wilcher averages 11 points per night while shooting 43% from the floor and 36% from deep.
Sam Griesel is the team's most complete player, averaging 11 points and five rebounds while leading the team in assists.
Juwan Gary provides an interior force for the Cornhuskers. Gary averages 10 points per night while leading the team in rebounds and steals.
Purdue Boilermakers vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers: Match Details
Fixture: Purdue Boilermakers vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers
Date & Time: Saturday, December 10, 2:15 p.m. ET
Venue: Pinnacle Bank Arena, Lincoln, Nebraska
Purdue Boilermakers vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers: Prediction
The Purdue Boilermakers have been one of the most surprising developments of the young college basketball season. It's not that their success is stunning, it's the way they have found success. The Boilermakers are not just beating quality opponents, but blowing them out. Purdue has a recipe for success as old as time--bigger people beat up smaller people. Zach Edney is one of the largest athletes in college basketball. The Boilermakers cause match-up problems for teams every night. Can the physicality of Juwan Gary give Zach Edney any issues? If Gary can slow down the Purdue big man, that would give them a chance. Purdue will likely overpower their weaker opponent in the Nebraska Cornhuskers from start to finish. Purdue will continue their undefeated streak.
Final Prediction: Take Purdue in a route
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